Versus Arthritis are offering up to £750,000 to support excellent mid-career researchers in the field of arthritis and related musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders for five years. In total, they will invest around £3 million in their Career Development Fellowships.
Versus Arthritis is committed to strengthening the future of arthritis research by supporting research careers and building skills within the UK arthritis research community.
Their enhanced Career Development Fellowships aim to attract and retain talented medical, veterinary, nurse and allied health professional or science graduates committed to a research career in any discipline relevant to arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases.
They aim to build the capacity and numbers of researchers in mid-career stages by supporting talented researchers, providing them with the opportunity to develop an independent research career and progress towards higher-level appointments.
Applicants must be able to show:
- A PhD (or equivalent).
- That their skills and experience match those of the transition to an independent career stage.
- How a fellowship will help them move to the next level in their career.
- A commitment from their host institution towards supporting their future career trajectory.
The overall costs can include funding for additional research staff such as a PhD student, research technician or research assistant who can support their research.
The Fellowship can be held on a part-time basis.